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Advent 2
GOD WELCOMES US
A shoot shall come out
from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch shall grow
out of his roots.
The Spirit of the Lord shall rest on him,
the Spirit of wisdom and
understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and might,
the Spirit of knowledge
and the fear of the Lord.
In the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Amen.
Let us confess our sins in the presence of
God and of each other.
We confess to you, almighty God,
before the whole company of
heaven, and to each other,
that we have sinned in thought,
word and deed, by our own fault.
Have mercy on us, for Jesus’ sake,
forgive us all our sins, and bring us
to eternal life. Amen.
May the almighty and merciful Lord
grant us pardon and forgiveness
of all our sins.
Amen.
We light the Advent candle and pray
The true light came to those who
belonged to him,
and his own people did not accept him.
The true light,
who enlightens everyone,
was coming into the world.
Lord Jesus, you are the light of the
world. You came to be born as a king in
Bethlehem, the city of King David. Be
born in our hearts, and rule our lives
today.
Amen.
We sing an Advent hymn/song
Psalm 72
Give the king your justice, O God, and your
righteousness to a king’s son. May he
judge your people with righteousness, and
your poor with justice. May the mountains
yield prosperity for the people, and the
hills, in righteousness. May he defend the
cause of the poor of the people, give
deliverance to the needy, and crush the
oppressor.
In his days may righteousness flourish
and peace abound.
May he live while the sun endures,
and as long as the moon,
throughout all generations.
May he be like rain that falls on the mown
grass, like showers that water the earth.
In his days may righteousness flourish and
peace abound, until the moon is no more.
In his days may righteousness
flourish and peace abound.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who
alone does wondrous things.
Blessed be his glorious name forever, may
his glory fill the whole earth.
In his days may righteousness
flourish and peace abound.
The Lord be with you
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Stir up our hearts, Lord,
to prepare the way for your only Son.
Help us by his coming to serve you with
pure hearts and minds.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
GOD SPEAKS TO US
Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 11:1-10
(after the reading)
This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Epistle Reading - Romans 15:4-13
(after the reading)
This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Gospel Reading – Matthew 3:1-12
(after the gospel)
This is the gospel of the Lord
Praise be to you, O Christ
Lord Jesus, thank you for coming and
bringing the kingdom of heaven.
Lead us to repent, and fill us with your
Spirit.
Amen.
We sing a hymn/song
We listen to the address
We confess our faith
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ,
his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the
Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again
from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God,
the Father almighty,
from thence he will come to judge
the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
* ‘catholic’ here meaning 'universal'
GOD RECEIVES OUR OFFERING
We sing a hymn/song as our offering
is received
We pray for ourselves and the world
Prayer response:
Lord, in your mercy:
hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and forever. Amen.
May Christ, the Sun of Righteousness,
shine on us and make us ready to meet
him when he comes in glory.
And the blessing of almighty God, Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit, be with us always.
Amen.
We sing a hymn/song